Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 469a.3 - Standards and procedures for private testing and certification facilities(a) A private testing and certification facility shall meet all of the following requirements:(1) Be independent from any manufacturer of slot machines, table games, table game devices, interactive games, sports wagering devices, video gaming terminals and all associated equipment or gaming related gaming service provider licensed by the Board.(2) Be accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 by an accreditation body that is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Agreement.(3) Demonstrate it is technically competent in testing of slot machines, table games, table game devices, interactive games, sports wagering devices, video gaming terminals, or all associated equipment in a manner acceptable to and verified by the Bureau of Gaming Laboratory Operations.(b) A private testing and certification facility and its owners, managers, supervisory personnel and employees may not do any of the following:(1) Have a financial interest or a controlling interest, direct or otherwise, in a manufacturer of slot machines, table games, table game devices, interactive games, sports wagering devices, video gaming terminals and all associated equipment or gaming related gaming service providers licensed by the Board.(2) Participate, consult or otherwise be involved in the design, development, programming or manufacture of slot machines, table games, table game devices, interactive games, sports wagering devices, video gaming terminals and all associated equipment.(3) Have any other interest in or involvement with a manufacturer of slot machines, table games, table game devices, interactive games, sports wagering devices, video gaming terminals and all associated equipment or gaming related gaming service providers that could cause the private testing and certification facility to act in a manner that is not impartial.Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 53, No. 44. November 4, 2023, effective 11/4/2023